The Kansas City Royals first baseman circled the bases once again in Friday’s 7-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. In the ninth inning, Pasquantino belted his 27th home run of the season, this one off Tigers reliever Will Vest. This time, it was historic.

The Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game Saturday, 4-2 over the Kansas City Royals, stretching their lead in the American League Central to 11.5 games. Here are some highlights from the game: Spencer Torkelson gave the Tigers a 2-1 lead in the fourth with this solo home run:

The Royals lost to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday to remain 2.5 games back in the wild card race, but Vinnie Pasquantino put together a solid offensive performance.

The Kansas City Royals face the Detroit Tigers on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 (8/22/25) in a regular season MLB game at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich.

Tigers third. Zach McKinstry grounds out to shallow infield, Michael Wacha to Vinnie Pasquantino. Javier Baez singles to right field. Jake Rogers doubles to left field, tagged out at third,

Lucas Erceg opened up about his battle with alcohol during a visit to Boonville Correctional Center, where he shared his story.

The Twins came out swinging against Royals ace Seth Lugo. They were aggressive in the strike zone and made Lugo work from pitch one. Twins outfielder Matt Wallner tied the score with a solo home run as Minnesota responded with three runs in the first inning.

The Kansas City Royals have placed left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter on the 15-day injured list with a left bicep contusion. Falter, 28, was hit by a line drive in Friday’s series opener against the Detroit Tigers. In the seventh inning, Falter faced Tigers infielder Zach McKinstry to begin his relief appearance at Comerica Park.